Gimme Shelter Star Vanessa Hudgens Answers Your Facebook Questions!

Vanessa Hudgens stars in the courageous new movie Gimme Shelter, based on the inspiring true story of a teenager who sets out to find her biological father, and is forced to live on the streets in a journey of survival.

Vanessa joined us in a Q&A on our Facebook page to answer your questions about her new film and some of her favorite things (including which character was her fave to play!) Check out the Q&A below!

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What is your favorite thing about your character in this movie? - Bruna Pardini

"Her strength and her choices."

What was the hardest part about playing this character? - Seventeen

"Keeping continuity and not changing Apple [her character in the film] and slipping back into myself."

If you met apple in real life, what advice would you give her? - Erin Noel

"Trust your gut."

You said this is your most transformative role yet, and it's such a different look and vibe for you. What attracted you to this role? - Seventeen

"So many different things. Apple is such a strong character and the film really dives into important subject matters."

When you finished Gimme Shelter, it was hard for you to detach from the character? - Rachel Rosemberg

"Definitely. It really took it out of me."

Did doing this movie open your eyes to anything about teen pregnancy? - Seventeen

"Soo much! It's so relevant and it happens so often. Sometimes these girls are thrown out to the streets to fend for themselves at their most vulnerable time in their life. It's so sad."

Who are you most excited to see at Coachella this year? - Angie Uhl

"Arcade Fire. Dying!!!"

Do you like manatees? -MaiChi Do

"They're weird and cool! LOL"

Gabriella, Candy, Agnes or Blondie? -Nathalia Ribeiro

"Blondie because of her badass outfit!"

What do you think of your costars? - Monique Pueblos

"They were so amazing and inspiring. I've been so lucky to work with the people I've had the chance to work with."